At Epic Medical, patients with concierge memberships do not use their insurance. Instead, services are covered by their “fees.” This policy toward insurance also includes Medicare.

With a concierge membership, your annual fee is all that is required. We will not charge a co-pay, nor a deductible, nor any additional “hidden” fees. However,you should still keep your insurance, including Medicare if applicable. Concierge-style medicine is best paired with the high-deductible insurance plans that most insurers offer. You may need to utilize your insurance in the event of referral to a specialist, advanced imaging or testing, or catastrophic injury.

If you need to go to the hospital, Dr. Skvarla has hospital privileges at local hospitals of both Allegheny Health System and UPMC, so he is able to care for you if you are ever admitted to those hospitals. He will follow you closely and coordinate your care during your stay.

If we feel that your care requires a specialist, we will recommend a colleague with whom we have established an excellent working relationship with. We are constantly growing our network of specialists who we feel care for our patients as closely as we do. We will also be in constant contact with anyone caring for you so that we can take an active part in your care coordination.

If you’re ready to experience the benefits of concierge medicine, contact Epic Medical today. We would be happy to answer any of your questions and help you get started with a concierge doctor near you.

You can reach out to us via phone at 412-963-7350 or visit our office in Fox Chapel at 715 Dorseyville Road, Unit Two, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.